Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon P530

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SX240 HS versus Nikon P530, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and P530 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was released 24 months before the P530 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P530 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX240 HS matches up against the P530 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Nikon Coolpix P530. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Nikon P530 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX240 HS has got outer measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Nikon P530 has proportions of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX240 HS versus Nikon P530 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SX240 HS and the P530.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and P530 is 91 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and P530.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon P530 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older SX240 HS is going to be behind in sensor technology.